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·July 30, 2024·6 min read

MRI Scan Predicts Alzheimer’s Risk Before Symptoms Appear

A novel study finds that specialized MRI scans can detect early brain changes that indicate a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) before significant cognitive decline occurs. Researchers discovered that cortical microstructural changes in the brain closely resemble patterns seen in AD pathology.

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·June 6, 2024·5 min read

MRI Method Predicts Dementia 9 Years in Advance with 80% Accuracy

Researchers developed a method to predict dementia with over 80% accuracy up to nine years before diagnosis. Using fMRI scans, the team analyzed changes in the brain's default mode network (DMN), which is affected early in Alzheimer's disease. This approach outperforms traditional memory tests and brain shrinkage measurements. The study used data from over 1,100 volunteers and highlights potential applications for early intervention.

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·February 9, 2024·3 min read

Exploring Brain Scan Hesitancy

Asian Americans, particularly South and East Asian older adults, exhibit greater hesitancy towards participating in health research involving MRI brain scans compared to their white counterparts. The study surveyed older adults on their perceptions of MRI scans, willingness to learn scan results, and attitudes towards research participation and dementia.

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·December 22, 2022·6 min read

New Sensor Uses MRI to Detect Light Deep in the Brain

Researchers have developed a new specialized MRI sensor that detects light deep within brain tissue.

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·February 28, 2022·5 min read

MRI Images Epigenetics in the Brain

Researchers have developed a new imaging approach that captures DNA methylation in the brain.

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·February 11, 2022·3 min read

This Bizarre Looking Helmet Can Create Better Brain Scans

A novel wearable magnetic metamaterial could help make MRI imaging faster, cheaper, and crisper.

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·June 23, 2021·5 min read

Flavored E-Cigarettes May Affect the Brain Differently Than Non-Flavored

Flavored e-cigarette tobacco engages the taste system, while non-flavored vaped nicotine triggers the brain's reward system in a similar way observed when people smoke traditional cigarettes.

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·May 10, 2021·7 min read

Reading Minds to Understand Human Tool Use

Combining brain imaging data with machine learning, researchers make new discoveries about how the brain controls the hand. The findings could lead to the development of more advanced neuroprosthetics.

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·May 8, 2021·3 min read

New MRI Technique Can Detect Early Dysfunction of the Blood-Brain Barrier With Small Vessel Disease

DP-ASL, a new neuroimaging technique may help researchers identify early blood-brain barrier dysfunction associated with SVD.

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·February 11, 2021·4 min read

Brain Activity Can Reveal the Severity of Autistic Traits

A new mathematical approach is able to predict the severity of autism traits from brain activity data.

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·February 4, 2021·3 min read

Neural Roots and Origins of Alcoholism Identified

Researchers have identified a pathway in the brain responsible for the development of alcohol addiction.

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·January 27, 2021·3 min read

Can Large Fluid-Filled Spaces in the Brain Help Identify Those at Risk of Dementia?

Enlarged perivascular spaces around small blood vessels in the brain may be a biomarker for cognitive decline, and ultimately dementia, a new study reports.

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MRI

MRI Scan Predicts Alzheimer’s Risk Before Symptoms Appear

MRI Method Predicts Dementia 9 Years in Advance with 80% Accuracy

Exploring Brain Scan Hesitancy

New Sensor Uses MRI to Detect Light Deep in the Brain

MRI Images Epigenetics in the Brain

This Bizarre Looking Helmet Can Create Better Brain Scans

Flavored E-Cigarettes May Affect the Brain Differently Than Non-Flavored

Reading Minds to Understand Human Tool Use

New MRI Technique Can Detect Early Dysfunction of the Blood-Brain Barrier With Small Vessel Disease

Brain Activity Can Reveal the Severity of Autistic Traits

Neural Roots and Origins of Alcoholism Identified

Can Large Fluid-Filled Spaces in the Brain Help Identify Those at Risk of Dementia?

Manipulating Brain Waves During Sleep With Sound

AI Conversations Help Conspiracy Theorists Change Their Views

High Doses of ADHD Meds Linked to Increased Psychosis Risk

Key Neurons Found to Predict Memory of People and Places

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